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And I do try to give authors leeway, having known more than one hard-working and lovely author who comes across unintentionally as disdainful. But this was sort of a triple whammy, listened to as a whole.
Dear Isabel Allende…
Update, February 10, 2014: I've just changed the first sentence of the post below, because I was informed--and rightly so--that a word I used could (easily) be construed as racist. I should have been (much) more careful about my word choice. I would have objected to Ms. Allende's statements just...
When I read the printed parts of the interview I wasn't particularly offended - but when I listened to it, I understood why it made one crime writer's wife shout at the radio. Tone was really crucial here ...
Dear Isabel Allende…
Update, February 10, 2014: I've just changed the first sentence of the post below, because I was informed--and rightly so--that a word I used could (easily) be construed as racist. I should have been (much) more careful about my word choice. I would have objected to Ms. Allende's statements just...
Wow, LC, I've never actually seen anyone ask someone for their vote at a conference - how uncomfortable that must have been. And how sad if an undeserving book won - but I think in general voters are pretty savvy and honest with their votes.
I do try to read all books nominated in a category before voting - at the very least I'll go over to Amazon and read sample chapters!
Etiquette for writers: award season
by Donna Andrews How I wish Miss Manners would turn her attention to some of the more esoteric areas of etiquette—like etiquette for the hard working writer. Because there’s a crying need for this. But since Miss Manners doesn’t seem to have noticed the problem, I’m going to take a stab at it....
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